Pogue Special Collections Library is a place to interact with unique research materials—such
as the papers and works of Kentucky author Jesse Stuart and historian and biographer
Forrest Pogue—and for quiet study. Inside is the Wells T. Lovett Grand Reading Room,
which has been voted one of the best places to study on campus. Pogue also serves
as a public research center on local history and genealogy.

The Overby Law Library is located on the lower level of Pogue. It contains a number
of Federal and State legal documents including several treaties on education, taxes,
occupational safety and health and federal practice.

Wrather West Kentucky Museum (Wrather Hall) is the first permanent building constructed
on campus. It has been a museum since 1982, but still serves as a lecture hall for
classes. There are a number of great exhibits in Wrather, including: the Hal Riddle
Hollywood Memorabilia room, the Golden Record room, and a room dedicated to the history
of the University. Students may access the museum at no cost.

University Libraries gives students access to a number of electronic resources. Databases covering a wide variety of disciplines are made available both on and off-campus. Access Services provides students with the ability to get resources that University Libraries may
not subscribe to, or hold in their collections, in a timely manner.

In addition to research resources, a minor in Information Studies (INF) is offered. Students learn about the role of information in modern society and become
“power searchers” because they understand how different search technologies work.
They also learn about issues relating to information, such as privacy and copyright.
This minor complements any major program at Murray State.